Inspection Reports for Sage Glendale

The visit was an initial complaint investigation triggered by complaint #31-AS-20250714121426 regarding staff presence without criminal background clearance and association to the facility.

The investigation found two staff members (S1 and S2) present without proper criminal background clearance and association to the facility. Staff S1 was not returning to the facility, while S2 was cleared and associated during the visit. A citation and civil penalty were issued.

Complaint investigation was initiated based on complaint #31-AS-20250714121426. The complaint was substantiated by the finding that staff were present without criminal background clearance and association to the facility.

The visit was an unannounced case management Annual Continuation inspection conducted to complete the required 1-year inspection initiated on 2025-02-10.

The Licensing Program Analyst toured the facility to ensure no health and safety hazards were present, reviewed seven resident records and five staff files, all of which were complete and compliant at the time of the visit. Several active COVID-19 cases were noted in the facility.

The case management visit was conducted to ensure the safety and welfare of evacuees from the RCFE-Continuing Care Retirement Community Montecedro due to the Eaton Fire.

No immediate health or safety hazards were observed during the visit. Interviews with four out of five evacuee residents indicated they are doing well and that Sage Glendale is meeting their needs while Montecedro is providing the service.

An unannounced required one-year inspection visit was conducted to evaluate compliance with Title 22 regulations and ensure health and safety standards at the facility.

The facility was found to be in good repair with no health and safety hazards noted. Physical plant areas, kitchen, dining, medication storage, resident bedrooms, bathrooms, common areas, and surrounding grounds were all observed to be clean, functional, and compliant. Fire safety equipment was current and functional. The inspection was not fully completed due to time constraints and will be continued later.

An unannounced 1 year required inspection visit was conducted to evaluate compliance with licensing regulations for the Sage Glendale Senior Living Facility.

The facility was found to be operating within capacity limits with no health and safety issues noted. Fire safety equipment was operational and up to date, resident rooms were properly furnished, and medication storage was secure. Passageways were free of obstructions and environmental conditions met regulatory standards.

An unannounced complaint investigation was conducted to investigate an allegation that the facility took payment but did not admit a resident.

The investigation found that the resident's family member paid over $9,000 for admission but decided not to move the resident to the facility. The allegation was deemed unsubstantiated as the facility was about to refund the payment, but the refund was not issued due to a bounced check.

The complaint alleged that the facility took payment but did not admit the resident. The allegation was found unsubstantiated after investigation.

An unannounced Case Management Incident visit was conducted to follow-up on an incident report submitted regarding Resident #1 who allegedly overdosed on prescribed medication.

The investigation revealed that Resident #1 is still hospitalized and awaiting discharge orders. Records showed the resident is depressed and approved to self-administer medication. Hospital blood work was unremarkable and it appears the resident did not ingest the reported medication. No health and safety issues were noted.

The visit was triggered by a complaint incident report submitted on 04/04/2024 regarding an alleged medication overdose by Resident #1. The report was unsubstantiated as the resident did not ingest the medication.

The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation following a complaint received on 2023-01-17 alleging that staff did not prevent a resident from being sexually abused while in care.

The investigation included interviews with staff, residents, and witnesses, as well as a review of records and observations. No preponderance of evidence was found to substantiate the allegation of sexual abuse, and the allegation was determined to be unsubstantiated.

The complaint alleged that a resident was touched inappropriately by a male staff member. Interviews with staff, residents, and witnesses did not confirm the allegation. The resident involved denied any abuse. The allegation was unsubstantiated due to lack of sufficient evidence.

The inspection was an unannounced complaint investigation visit conducted to investigate multiple allegations received on 2022-05-26 regarding resident care issues including emergency buttons not working, unwitnessed falls, residents left unattended, insufficient food, non-functioning motion detectors, staffing shortages, and staff neglect.

The investigation included interviews with staff and residents, observations, and record reviews. All allegations were found to be unsubstantiated due to lack of preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations did or did not occur.

The complaint investigation was unsubstantiated. Allegations included emergency buttons not working, unwitnessed falls, residents left unattended, insufficient food, motion detectors not working, inadequate staffing, and staff neglect. Interviews with 6 staff and 5 residents, observations, and record reviews did not corroborate the allegations. No incident reports or evidence supported the claims.

The inspection was an unannounced required 1-year visit focusing on COVID-19 Infection Control Practices at Sage Glendale Senior Living Facility.

The inspection found that COVID-19 signage and infection control measures were generally in place, but water temperature in the first floor restrooms was below the required range, posing an immediate health and safety risk. Deficiencies were cited related to water temperature regulation.

The inspection was conducted as a pre-licensing visit for initial licensing of a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly.

The facility was found to be clean, sanitary, and in good repair with no observed items of noncompliance with applicable laws and regulations. Safety features such as fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detectors were operational, and emergency plans and supplies were in place.

Initial licensing evaluation visit for a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly with delayed egress application type.

The applicant and administrator participated in a comprehensive licensing interview (COMP II) confirming understanding of Title 22 regulations, facility operation, staff qualifications, program policies, and application document requirements. The evaluation was successfully completed with no deficiencies noted.